# getpid(2)

## NAME

         getpid, getppid - get process identification

## SYNOPSIS

         #include <sys/types.h>
         #include <unistd.h>

         pid_t getpid(void)
         pid_t getppid(void)

## DESCRIPTION

         Getpid returns the process ID of the current process.  Most often  it  is
         used to generate uniquely-named temporary files.

         Getppid returns the process ID of the parent of the current process.

## SEE ALSO

         fork(2).